Over 190,000 homes and businesses in Texas remained without electricity Monday after back-to-back storms unleashed hurricane-force winds and chaos across the region last week. The outages, though down from 946,000 at their peak, have left communities scrambling as crews work to restore power 🔧.
Houston Hit Hardest
Houston bore the brunt of Thursday’s storms, which shattered skyscraper windows, killed at least four people, and plunged the city into darkness. Mayor John Whitmire described the aftermath as 'chaotic,' with emergency services stretched thin. Energy provider CenterPoint has restored power to 700,000 customers but still faces 192,113 active outages in the area.
Restoration Race Against Time
CenterPoint aims to 'substantially complete' repairs by Wednesday evening, but sweltering Texas heat adds urgency. Meanwhile, 14,900+ customers in Kansas also remain without power after weekend storms, highlighting the broader Gulf Coast impact 🌩️.
As meteorologists track new weather systems, residents are advised to stay alert and check on vulnerable neighbors. Follow @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates!
